Claressa Shields Flaunts New Tattoo Tribute to Papoose at Weigh-In — G.W.O.A.T. Energy Meets Fight Night Flair
Boxing queen Claressa Shields isn’t just throwing punches this week — she’s also throwing serious bae energy. The undefeated champ turned heads at Friday’s weigh-in at Campus Martius Park, not just for her signature G.W.O.A.T. drip, but for debuting a new chest tattoo that reads “Papoose” — yes, as in the rapper and her rumored boyfriend.
Looks like it’s official, y’all.
Shields pulled up in full glam, rocking a dramatic fur coat over an intricately cut swimsuit, her iconic “G.W.O.A.T.” chain glistening for the cameras. But it was the bold ink on her left chest that had fans — and the internet — buzzing. The tattoo tribute to Papoose signals that things are heating up between the two stars, and fans are here for it.
While Clarissa brought the flash, her opponent Lani Daniels kept it cultural and cool. Representing New Zealand and her Maori roots, Daniels arrived wearing a fishing vest adorned with the United Tribes of New Zealand and Maori flags, along with the phrase “Tu kaha ki te ao” — translated, “Stand strong in the world.” She even brought the Maori flag with her hometown, Pipiwai, boldly stitched on it. The contrast between the two women — Daniels in a bucket hat and cultural regalia, Shields in high-fashion fight wear — had the crowd (which was more than half women!) eating it up.
A Power-Packed Card for Fight Night
The weigh-in wasn’t just about the main event. It also revealed the full undercard lineup for Saturday’s showdown at Little Caesars Arena, and it’s a celebration of women’s boxing like never before. The event features 11 total fights, including three with female fighters — all of which will be streamed on DAZN.
Shields vs. Daniels will headline the night, but two other female bouts — stacked with rising talent — are helping build excitement for what many are calling the most dynamic card of the summer.
The weigh-ins kicked off with a classic in-state rivalry, with Detroit’s Demetrius Banks facing off against Flint’s Sardius Simmons. From there, fighters from across the country traded flexes and fierce looks, but things reached comedic levels when Tony Harrison, standing 6’1”, squared off with Edward Ulloa Diaz, who’s 5’7”. Let’s just say the height difference made for a few raised eyebrows — and plenty of memes in the making.
Claressa Shields: Style, Power, and Now… Romance
Back to Shields: between selling out arenas, breaking records, and defending her title, the champ is reminding everyone that she’s a whole woman out here — complex, confident, and not afraid to show love. Whether she’s shouting out Papoose with ink or flexing her G.W.O.A.T. chain in front of fans, she knows how to command the room.
And with a stacked card, a showstopping weigh-in, and a crowd already in her corner, Claressa Shields is ready to defend her crown — and do it in style.
Tune in Saturday, July 25, on DAZN to watch Shields close out the night like only a true champ can. And who knows — maybe Papoose will be ringside, cheering her on with matching ink?